Clemson Engineers for Developing Countries (CEDC)
Faculty Advisor: David Vaughn
Purpose: Clemson Engineers for Developing Countries is a student-run organization through Creative Inquiry aiming to serve the developing world and develop those who serve.
Who can join? All undergraduate students in any field of study. Graduate students who have participated in the program previously may have the opportunity to become an advisor for an undergraduate project group.
When is membership recruitment? Members are recruited before the last day to register or add a class each Fall and Spring semester.
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Main Contact: Courtland Woods
Purpose: NSBE aims to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
Who can join? Any undergraduate or graduate student.
When is membership recruitment? Fall (preferably) and spring.
PEER Organization
Faculty Advisor: Lisa Jackson
Purpose: This organization is designed for the underrepresented students in CECAS to promote professional, social, and academics on the Clemson University campus.
Who can join? Any STEM major in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.
When is membership recruitment? Beginning of fall and spring semesters.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineering (SHPE)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Luiz Jacobsohn
Purpose: SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.
Who can join? Any undergraduate Clemson student (you do not have to be Hispanic/Latino or an engineering major).
When is membership recruitment? Any time
Society of Women Engineers
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Melissa Smith
Purpose: Society of Women Engineers is an organization focused on increasing the relationship between people in engineering programs and improving career development to succeed in industry or graduate school after graduation.
Who can join? Eligible undergraduate and graduate students must be in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. All are welcome to attend meetings.
When is membership recruitment? Members are recruited at Tiger Prowl in the fall and spring. For more information about joining, please email swe@clemson.edu.
Tau Beta Pi
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Steven Brandon
Purpose: Tau Beta Pi is the oldest national engineering society in the United States honoring engineering students who exemplify academic achievement and character.
Who can join? Undergraduate juniors who rank in the top eighth of their class and seniors who rank in the top fifth of their class are invited for membership in Tau Beta Pi.
When is membership recruitment? Invitations are sent out at the beginning of each semester to qualified students.
Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Martine Laberge
Purpose: Theta Tau is a professional fraternity that focuses on improving the professional development skills of our members while also participating in community service, fundraising, outreach, and brotherhood events together.
Who can join? Undergraduate engineering, computer science, and computer information systems majors with a GPA above 2.5 and at least one year left until graduation.
When is membership recruitment? Within the first three weeks of the fall and spring semesters
